Eiger 250 – UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch Trail

20221223
2024-07-17

Jul 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM

Start Arena

Grindelwald

Switzerland

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Entry Fee $390
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2 $424
(Highest or Late Registration)

Prize Money: no

Distance(s):

250K

Series: UTMB World Series

Type: Ultra

Starting Elevation: 3400

Percent of the course on un-paved trails: 95%

First Year of the Event: 2022

Description:

Imposing mountain ranges, rustic valleys and the largest connected glaciated area in the Alps – This is a World Heritage of universal value. On the UNESCO Jungfrau-Aletsch Trail, participants in teams of 2 or 3 can discover the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch.

With 250 kilometers as well as 20,000 meters of altitude, the E250 route is considered a tough test for all participants. We pass by Sefinafurgga, Hohtürli next to Blüemlisalphütte, Gasterental and Lötschepass, Suonenwege im Wallis, Blatten-Belalp, Aletschgletscher, Fieschergletscher, Goms, Grimselpass, Haslital and Rosenlaui. The competition takes place in partial autonomy which means that each athlete has the ability to manage between the food and control posts, regardingfood, equipment, orientation and safety. The circumnavigation of the UNESCO World Heritage Swiss Alps Jungfrau-Aletsch is a huge challenge for the athletes and will therefore be run in teams of 2 or 3 for safety reasons (whole route).

On the course there are Life bases, where the athletes can get food and rest. In addition, there will be refreshment facilities along the course. As a participant you will feed yourself independently between the posts and must carry the mandatory gear as stated in the race regulations.